Reconnection and recovery in south London and beyond
The pandemic interrupted many of the regular and valuable interactions between London and the wider south-east. Commuting slowed to a trickle and international visitors stopped arriving at airports. This led to serious economic disruption, especially in areas reliant on these activities. It also raised questions about the long-term economic geography of Greater London and the wider South East.
London First, Gatwick Airport and Coast to Capital LEP discussed how to accelerate the recovery in outer London and beyond, and how we can establish a sustainable and dynamic foundation for future growth across the sub-region.
London First, Gatwick Airport and Coast to Capital LEP discussed how to accelerate the recovery in outer London and beyond, and how we can establish a sustainable and dynamic foundation for future growth across the sub-region.
Social value in planning: Development as a force for good
The term ‘social value’ is one that is growing in prominence in the planning system. This cross-sector industry discussion explores lessons learned so far and how developers and planners can best approach social value to demonstrate development as a force for good.
Can micromobility help London recover from the pandemic?
After more than a year of Streetspace interventions in response to the pandemic, and three months of the London e-scooter trial, what is the future of micromobility and active travel in the capital? Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
Optimising the delivery of EV infrastructure in London
This session looked at how London should approach optimising EV infrastructure delivery. Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
Delivering the DLR extension and Thamesmead Regeneration
Delivering the DLR extension to Thamesmead has the potential to help promote tens of thousands of new homes for Londoners and transform Thamesmead. Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
Global Cities
This session brought together voices from major cities around the world, sparking discussions about how global cities continue to reinvent themselves post-Covid. Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
Building Back Better: Supporting diversity and inclusion in the infrastructure sector
This session explored how to help promote an inclusive recovery in London; What are the barriers to underrepresented groups entering the infrastructure sector? Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
The road to COP 26 - Unlocking green growth for London
There has been a lot of focus on carbon reduction, but less on the growth and jobs opportunities from doubling the size of the green economy by the Mayor’s stated target of 2030. This session discusses how the capital has many distinctive competitive advantages that could lend it to being a first mover both in the UK, and globally. Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
The role of private capital in London’s recovery: Infrastructure finance
Can London remain a global leader in the infrastructure finance market at a time when private investment needs to play a critical role in delivering the UK’s infrastructure ambitions in the aftermath of the pandemic? Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
The role of private capital in London’s recovery: Affordable housing
Private capital is already heavily involved financing the bond market for housing associations but is there scope for private investment to invest more directly into affordable housing through For-Profit models? Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
Keynote: The Northern Line Extension
Keynote address: Simon Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Battersea Power Station Development Company. Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
Utility infrastructure for the 21st century
London’s energy and water networks have provided for the capital’s needs during Covid-19. But how should London’s utilities collaborate with each other to achieve better outcomes and what are the changes required to ensure that future price reviews promote infrastructure resilience? Part of London Infrastructure Summit 2021
